The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception

133. My Fertility Recovery Story: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery


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In this week's episode, I share about my personal experience recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA).

When I was 22 years old, my gynecologist callously shared:

'You'll probably have a hard time getting pregnant, but here's the pill for now."

This was following years of menstrual cycle irregularities, several bouts of amenorrhea (complete loss of my period), excruciatingly painful sex & general confusion about what was going on with my body.

At 22, pregnancy was the LAST thing on my mind. I had big dreams, a challenging relationship with my own mother and my body.

Puberty had been such a painful experience for me. I couldn't even imagine going through the body changes associated with pregnancy...

But for some reason her comment stung.

I didn't even want kids....did I?

There was a longing somewhere deep inside.

Somewhere that I had been ignoring for a long time.

Many years later, at 29 when my first niece was born this longing came up again


In this episode I cover...

  • Loss of period - or irregularity - caused by undereating, over-exercise +/or stress

  • The distinction between HA recovery for the diet gone wrong vs. a diagnosed eating disorder

  • The importance of nutrient density - and protein in period recovery

  • FAM charting to stay motivated in HA recovery

  • Staying connected to your why

  • Why weight goals are NOT helpful in HA recovery

  • Pregnancy after HA recovery

  • Optimal nutrition or orthorexia?

  • The experience of being in a body that you wish could be different

  • Postpartum period recovery after many years of HA


  • Connect with Holly:


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    IG - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rosebud_wellness/⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Conscious Conception Course - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rosebudwellness.com/holistic-fertility-awareness-course⁠


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    The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious ConceptionBy Holly Leever, LAc & FAMM

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